Flyers Hold Off Patrick & Henry, 74–69, in Home Conference Win

The Sandhills Community College Flyers defended their home court Wednesday night, earning a 74–69 victory over Patrick & Henry Community College in Region 10 action at the Dempsey Student Center.

The game was tightly contested from the opening tip, with the teams deadlocked at 37–37 at halftime. Sandhills matched that first-half output with another 37-point effort in the second half and made timely plays down the stretch to secure the five-point win.

Zack Noel led the Flyers with 15 points and a team-high 12 rebounds, recording a double-double while anchoring the paint on both ends of the floor. Kendall Smith added 13 points off the bench, while Mylon Campbell and Titus Cunningham each finished with 11 points. Campbell also contributed across the stat sheet with four rebounds, three assists, and a block.

Despite shooting just 37.8 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from three-point range, Sandhills controlled the game on the glass, outrebounding Patrick & Henry 47–36, including 18 offensive rebounds that led to key second-chance opportunities. The Flyers also capitalized at the free-throw line, knocking down 14-of-18 attempts.

Defensively, Sandhills forced 19 turnovers and recorded four blocks, helping limit Patrick & Henry's scoring chances in the closing minutes as the Flyers protected their lead.

Sandhills will continue its January homestand with two more games at the Dempsey Student Center, hosting Virginia Peninsula Community College on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a matchup against Cleveland Community College on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3:00 p.m.

In addition to collegiate action, Sandhills Community College will host the Martin Luther King Jr. High School Classic on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a full day of high school basketball. Pinecrest High School girls will face Queens Grant at 1:00 p.m., followed by Pinecrest High School boys hosting Apex Friendship at 2:30 p.m., and Union Pines High School boys hosting Willow Spring at 4:30 p.m. Admission to all events is $8.00.